Equality & Diversity For Law Firms - The Essentials

Introduction

Aimed at solicitors and employees of law firms authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, this 30-minute e-learning programme will provide viewers with an invaluable introduction to equality and diversity.

‘Virtual’ Tracey will discuss the importance of equality and diversity in the context of the legal sector and will examine the regulatory and legal duties which law firms owe their staff, clients, and suppliers.

What You Will Learn

With interactive learning activities, knowledge checks and key reminder messages, the programme covers the following:

• An overview and explanation about why equality and diversity matters
• The key legislation
• The protected characteristics and offences
• The SRA’s role in promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity values
• The SRA’s regulatory requirements
• What the SRA expects from individuals and from firms